Board approves election for millage renewal

andy.barrand@hillsdale.net?CAMDEN — The Camden-Frontier Community School Board gathered for a short meeting Monday night. ?

The board had just a few items on its agenda. One of those items was the renewal of the school system’s millage, which is set to expire in 2014. The millage of 21 mills will be put on the May 7 ballot during a special school election.?

Superintendent Scott Riley said the tax levy will be levied only to the extent necessary for the school district to receive its full revenue per pupil foundation allowance.?

Riley stressed that it isn’t a new tax; it is a renewal.?

The board approved a resolution for Best Practices as identified by the Michigan Department of Education. The school system has met the following Best Practices: